The CSG crossed with the Royal Moroccan Navy’s Sigma-class frigate Allal Ben Abdallah (F 615), U.S. 14 after deploying from Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Dec. Truman (CVN-75), the embarked Carrier Air Wing 1 and its escorts passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on Dec. Truman Carrier Strike Group is now operating in the Mediterranean Sea after deploying earlier this month from the East Coast, Navy officials confirmed to USNI News on Thursday. Truman (CVN 75), lead ship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, transits the Atlantic Ocean during a restricted maneuvering exercise on Oct. The Navy and Marine Corps aircraft took turns simulating the enemy “red force” versus the U.S.The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. In one of the multiple events, over twenty CVW-1 aircraft including F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, E/A-18 Growlers, and E2D Hawkeyes faced off against a similar numbers of USMC F/A-18C Hornets and A/V-8B Harriers to conduct defensive and offensive counter-air and strike missions in support of the carrier strike group and National level tasking. The coordination continued with high-end training during multiple air defense exercises and large force strikes over the course of the week. “This bolstered our ability to seamlessly integrate with supported ground forces, which has proven to be indispensable over the past two decades during operations in Afghanistan, Iraq,and Syria." Bryce Holden, the maintenance officer for Strike Fighter Squadron 136. "Integrating with Marine ground forces on close air support missions provided the air wing an opportunity to practice supporting our forward deployed forces, while also providing the Marines with opportunities to qualify new joint terminal air controllers,” said Lt. The integration of Marine Corps shore-based elements with deployed naval assets showcased the ability of both teams to fight together as a united naval expeditionary force. During the close air support event, ground forces used combat communication with Navy aircraft to strike the targets, while sharpening tactics.
The week of day and night-time integration started with close air support exercises, in which Marine ground forces coordinated with Navy strike fighter aircraft to strike a precision target. “The commandant is very serious about reinvigorating the Marine Corps’ Naval Integration capabilities and this joint exercise is one example of how effective we can be as a team.” Sean Stephenson, current operations officer 2nd MAW. “This was a great opportunity to demonstrate how quickly our services can put together a complex large force exercise, even within the current constraints of COVID-19,” said Maj. Marine Corps support included F/A-18C Hornets assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 31, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, and AV-8B Harriers assigned to 14, based out of MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. Truman (CVN 75) and the embarked squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). The HSTCSG is comprised of the flag ship Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. The purpose of the high-end training was to improve Navy and Marine Corps integration, communication, power projection in the form of strikes, and enhance readiness of air defense assets. Truman Carrier Strike Group, underway in the Atlantic Ocean, conducted a week of naval air integration exercises with Marine Corps elements assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing May 12-18, 2020. United Service Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP).Marine Corps Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL).Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS).MAGTF Integrated Systems Training (CAC required).Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center.II MEF Communication Strategy & Operations.Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Assistance Investigation.Commanding General's Inspection Program (CGIP).Expeditionary Operations Training Group.
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